The Dallas Cowboys got back to work this week, following their Week 9 victory over the Indianapolis Colts
. Their Week 10 opponent will likely offer much more resistance as the Cowboys return to Texas to host the 7-1 San Francisco 49ers. After going through a week of practices, the coaching staff has a pretty good idea of which players they will be able to call on, and which ones are to be held back due to injury.On Friday Dallas ruled five players out versus the 49ers, including TE Jake Ferguson, edge Donovan Ezeiruaku and WR Jonathan Mingo, and on Saturday they made several moves related to what the roster is allowing. Dallas is bringing back 10-year veteran DE Jonathan Bullard to the active roster, and they have also signed TE James Mitchell
to the 53-man roster from the practice squad. To make room, RB Tyler Goodson has been sent to IR and OLB Tyrus Wheat has been released.
In addition, the club has elevated RB Israel Abanikanda and CB Derion Kendrick from the practice squad. Abanikanda is a one-for-one replacement for Goodson, who had broken out in Week 9 as the change-of-pace back behind starter Javonte Williams.
Cowboys transactions:
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- Placed RB Tyler Goodson on injured reserve
- Waived OLB Tyrus Wheat
- Activated DT Jonathan Bullard from IR/DTR
- Signed TE James Mitchell to the active roster from the practice squad
- Elevated RB Israel Abanikanda and CB Derion Kendrick from the…
Kendrick's elevation is related to the continued triage at the cornerback position. Joey Porter Jr. is questionable after finally getting back on the practice field Friday, in limited participation. Also limited and questionable is Daron Bland, who appeared on the practice report with his own ankle injury on Friday.
While the corners are in a tough spot, things even worse at safety.
Jalen Thompson's 21-day practice window is still not activated, and PJ Locke is ruled out after suffering a concussion for a second-straight game. To make matters worse, Juanyeh Thomas is doubtful with a hamstring injury and Alijah Clark is questionable after missing Thursday and Friday with an illness.
On the San Francisco side of things, WR Mike Evans has been ruled out of the contest, while Deebo Samuel has a clean bill of health and will return after missing the last three contests.
This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: Cowboys activate key FA from IR, sign TE, elevate RB, CB vs 49ers
